Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. To get started quickly, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others...
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile devices and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless...
Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury. Turn off the device near medical...
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Protect batteries and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/ 32° F or above 45° C/113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to...
Safety and usage information • Your device and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use. • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or...
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The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this user manual demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile website.
Communication Your device allows you to send and receive many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the internet. Calls Learn to use your device's call functions. For basic call functions, see the Quick Start Guide. Call an international number 1.
Communication Insert a pause When calling automated systems, you can insert a pause between the device number and another set of numbers. To insert a pause, press [ ] to select the type of pause: • p (automatic pause)-press [ ] three times to insert an automatic pause.
Divert calls Your service provider or network may or may not support this feature. To divert your incoming calls to another number, 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] Settings Phone Call divert. → → 2. Scroll to a call type and press the Confirm key.
Communication Messages Learn to use messaging functions. For instructions on entering text, see the Quick Start Guide. For an explanation of options, see "Change message options." p.25 Message folders When you open Messaging, you will see the New message function and a list of folders: •...
Inbox icons In the Inbox, you may see the following icons next to your messages: Icon Description Unread text message Multimedia message notification Unread multimedia message Unread smart message Unread service message Data received via a Bluetooth connection Unknown message type Outbox status When you are outside your service area or have no connection to the network or...
Communication • Deferred: the message has been scheduled to send at a later time • Failed: the device has attempted to send the message multiple times, but has failed Text messages Text messages longer than 160 characters will be sent as two or more messages and may result in additional charges.
3. Press <Options> Copy → a folder. You can now view the messages from the folder on your device. Multimedia messages Before you can send multimedia messages, you must define an access point. Set an access point Your service provider may supply access point settings via a smart message.
Communication 3. Scroll down and enter a subject. 4. Scroll down and enter text. 5. To insert an existing multimedia object, press <Options> object an object type. To create and → insert a new multimedia object, press <Options> Insert new →...
Listen to voice mail If your voice mail number is preset by your service provider, you can press and hold [1] to access your voice mail. If the voice mail number is not preset or if you need to change the voice mail number, 1.
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Communication If you use the POP3 protocol, the mailbox will not update automatically when you are online. You must disconnect and then reconnect to view new messages. Send an email message 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] Messaging New message →...
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To view new messages offline, 1. Repeat steps 1-3 above. 2. Press <Options> Disconnect. → View or save email attachments Email attachments ( ) may contain viruses that can damage your device. To protect your device, open attachments only if you trust the sender.
Communication To delete a message from both your device and the mail server, 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] Messaging your mailbox. → 2. Scroll to an email and press <Options> Delete → server. If you are offline, messages will be deleted from the server the next time you connect.
6. Press <Options> Send. → Cell broadcast messages If your service provider supports this function, you can subscribe to cell broadcasts that provide automatic notifications or news updates. To learn about available cell broadcasts, contact your service provider. Add a cell broadcast topic 1.
Communication View a cell broadcast topic 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] Messaging <Options> → broadcast. 2. Scroll to a topic folder and press the Confirm key. 3. Scroll to a topic and press the Confirm key. Set automatic notification of new cell broadcast messages 1.
• Ringing tone: to save to Gallery, select Save • Calendar entry: select Save to Calendar • WAP message: select Add to bookmarks or Save to Contacts • SMS service number: select Save • Voice mail number: select Save to Contacts •...
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Communication • Message centre in use: set a message centre to use when sending text messages • Character encoding: set a character encoding type (Full support for Unicode reduces your maximum message length by about one-half) • Receive report: set to receive a report when the message has been delivered •...
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• Allow anon. msgs.: set to allow or deny messages from anonymous senders • Receive adverts: set to receive or block advertisements • Receive report: set to receive a report when the message has been delivered • Deny report sending: set to deny delivery reports for multimedia messages •...
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Communication - Include signature: set to include a signature in your email messages - New e-mail alerts: set to show an icon when you receive a new email message Retrieval settings - E-mail to retrieve: set to retrieve email headers or full messages with attachments (you can specify a size limit for full messages) - Retrieval amount: set a maximum...
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Change cell broadcast message options In Standby mode, press [Menu] Messaging <Options> → Cell broadcast to change the following options: • Reception: set to receive cell broadcast messages • Language: set to receive cell broadcast messages in All or Selected languages •...
Communication Learn to view log information about calls, packet data, and other communication events. Recent calls You can view and erase logs of recently missed calls, received calls, or dialled numbers. View recent call logs To view recently missed calls, received calls, or dialled numbers, 1.
To erase a single number from a log, 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] Recent calls a call type. → → 2. Scroll to a number and press [C], or press <Options> Delete. → 3. Press <Yes> to confirm. Call duration To view the durations of your last call, dialled number, received call, or all calls, in Standby mode, press [Menu]...
Communication View the communication log 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] Log. 2. Scroll right to switch to the communication log. Some events, such as a text message split into multiple parts, will appear as one communication event. Filter log events 1.
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2. Press <Options> Settings. → 3. Press <Options> Change. → 4. Scroll to a duration and press the Confirm key. If you select No log, no communication events will be stored in the log. Communication...
Media Learn to use the media applications on your device: Music player, Camera, Gallery, ShoZu, Video Editor, Image Editor, Radio, Flash Player, RealPlayer, and Recorder. Music player With Music player, you can play mp3, aac, or wma music files. Add files to your device You can add music files to your device by downloading them from the internet or transferring them from a PC via PC...
4. Use the following keys during playback: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Navigation Restart playbacks; Skip (Up) backward (press within 3 seconds); scan backward (press and hold) Navigation Skip forward; scan (Down) forward (press and hold) Volume Adjust the volume up or down Stop playback You can also access the following...
Media 4. Enter a name for the playlist and press the Confirm key. 5. Scroll to a track and press the Confirm key to add the track to the playlist. Camera Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos (mp4 format).
Function Change the shooting mode Set the time delay before taking a photo Turn the flash on or off Turn the macro feature on or off Hide or show the icons or guidelines on the screen View a photo 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] →...
Media Function Navigation Set the time delay before (Down) recording a video Navigation Hide or show the icons on (Up) the screen Switch to Camera mode Set the time delay before recording a video Hide or show the icons on the screen Play a video 1.
Add a streaming internet link to the Gallery 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Media → Gallery → Streaming links. 2. Press <Options> → New link → a memory location (if necessary). 3. Enter a name and web address and press the Confirm key.
Media Create a new destination 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Installations → ShoZu → Share-It → Destinations → <Options> → Add new destination → <Yes>. 2. Enter the name of the destination, your email address, user name (if necessary), and password.
Video Editor With Video Editor, you can edit or make videos by combining photos or videos. Crop a video 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Media → Video Editor → Edit video. 2. Select a video file. 3. Press the Confirm key to start playback.
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Media • Live dubbing: Add audio by recording a new sound. 5. To add an existing sound, press <Options> → Start dubbing → a sound. To add a new sound, press <Record> and record a sound. After adding the sound, the device plays the video automatically.
Option Description Transition Change how your slideshow plays from one video clip or photo to the next Narration Add audio to your → Insert slideshow Duration Set the duration of photos Move Change the order of photos Settings Change the properties for saving the video file, such as image quality, default label, and...
Media Image Editor With Image Editor, you can edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Media → ImageEditor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Capture image. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4.
Transform an image 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Media → ImageEditor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Capture image. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Transform → Rotate or Flip. 5.
Media Radio You can listen to your favourite stations with the FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug a headset into the headset jack. 2. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Media → Radio. 3. Select to scan through available radio stations.
Save a radio station manually 1. From the radio screen, scroll to the radio station you want. 2. Press <Options> → Save station. 3. Select an empty location. 4. Enter a station name and press <OK>. ® Flash Player Your device includes Flash Player for viewing Flash (swf) files.
Media Play streaming web content with RealPlayer When you open a link to streaming web content via your web browser, RealPlayer will buffer and play the content (see "Browse a web page." then use the softkeys and volume key to control options for the streaming content.
PC Studio PC Studio, which is included on the PC Studio CD-ROM, is a Windows-based program that allows you to manage your personal information and sync files to your device. For more information, install the program and refer to the PC Studio help.
Personal productivity Learn to manage contacts, schedule calendar events, create notes, and use Quickoffice and Adobe Reader. Contacts Learn to use contact cards and groups to store personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. Create a new contact card You can store contact cards in your device's memory or on a SIM card.
3. Press <Options> → New SIM contact. 4. Enter contact information. 5. When you are finished entering information, press <Done> to save the contact card. Search for a contact card 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] Contacts. 2. Enter the first few characters of the contact name in the search box.
Personal productivity Set a default number or address Some contact cards may include more than one number or address. To assign a single number or address as the default, 1. Open a contact list (see "Copy contact cards." p.51). 2. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key.
Assign a ringtone to a contact card or group You can assign a ringtone to any contact card or group. 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Contacts. 2. Scroll to a contact or group and press the Confirm key. 3.
Personal productivity Syncronise your contacts To syncronise your contacts by using the current sync profile, 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Contacts. 2. Scroll to a contact and press <Options> → Synchronisation → Start. 3. Scroll to a sync profile or device and press the Confirm key.
4. When you are finished, press <Done> to save your entry. In the Synchronisation field, you can specify whether an event is Private (seen only by you), Public (seen by anyone with access to your data after you sync), or None (not synchronised).
Personal productivity ® Quickoffice With Quickoffice, you can open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on your device. Open a Quickoffice document 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Organiser → Quickoffice. 2. Scroll right to switch applications (Quickword, Quicksheet, and Quickpoint).
Option Description Move right or left Full screen Use the full display for viewing Update Quickoffice With Quickmanager, you can download program updates, new Quickoffice products, or special offers. 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Organiser → Quickoffice. 2. Scroll right to switch to Quickmanager.
Personal productivity 6. While viewing a document, press <Options> to use the following options: Option Description Zoom Magnify part of a document Find Search for text View Use the full display for viewing or rotating the document Go to Skip to another page Notes With Notes, you can create text notes and synchronise them with other devices.
Your device allows you to connect to the wireless web with the built-in web browser. To connect to the web, you must: • Subscribe to a wireless network that supports data calls • Activate the data service for your SIM card •...
Icon Description Reload Find 4. To close the web connection, press <Close>. • If your device shows "Not enough memory," close other running applications to free up the memory, and then restart the browser. • The device will show a security indicator ( ) whenever you have established an encrypted connection.
Change browser settings From the browser, press <Options> → Settings to access the following: • General: set access point, homepage, history, security, and Java options • Page: set options for loading and displaying web content • Privacy: set bookmark and cookie options •...
Icon Description Folder of automatic bookmarks Folder you have created Default folder Web feed folder Bookmark Save a web page and view it offline When you save a web page, you can view a copy of it offline without connecting to the web.
Download files from the When you download files from the web, your device stores them in a corresponding folder in Gallery. For example, your device will store downloaded images in the Images folder. Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device.
Connectivity Learn to transfer data to and from your device via the Bluetooth wireless feature or the PC data cable. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature You can connect with other Bluetooth- enabled wireless devices over a distance of 10 metres (30 feet). Walls or other obstacles between devices may block or impair the wireless connection.
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3. Press <Options> → New paired device. Your device searches for and displays the list of Bluetooth-enabled devices: Icon Device type Mobile phone Hands-free car kit Headset or audio device Unknown device 4. Scroll to a device and press the Confirm key.
Connectivity • Assign short name: set a short name for a paired device • Set as authorised/Set as unauthorised: set to allow another device to connect automatically or require permission • Delete: remove a device from the list • Delete all: remove all devices from the list •...
Activate Remote SIM mode To use Remote SIM mode with a compatible hands-free car kit, 1. Connect to your device from an authorised hands-free car kit. 2. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Connectivity → Bluetooth → Remote SIM mode → On. You can now make or answer calls only with the connected hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your device.
Connectivity Use PC Studio 1. Change the USB connection to PC Studio. 2. Connect your device to a PC with the PC data cable. 3. Run PC Studio and manage personal data and media files. Refer to the PC Studio help for more information.
4. Select Open folder to view files when a pop-up window appears on your PC. 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 6. When you are finished, disconnect the device from the PC. Synchronise your device Learn to synchronise the data on your device with data on a PC or other wireless device.
Connectivity Synchronise data 1. Connect your device to another Bluetooth-enabled wireless device (see "Search for and pair with a Bluetooth- enabled device." p.64). 2. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Connectivity → Sync. 3. Press <Options> → Synchronise. 4. Scroll to a device and press the Confirm key (if necessary).
Additional programs Learn to use Calculator, Clock, Converter, GPS data, and Landmarks. Calculator 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Organiser → Calculator. 2. Use the alphanumeric keys and the navigation key to perform basic mathematical operations. Press [ ] to insert a decimal. Press [C] to clear a result.
Additional programs Set a new alarm 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Organiser → Clock. 2. Scroll right to the alarms view. 3. Press <Options> → New alarm. 4. Set alarm details. 5. Press <Done>. Stop an alarm When an alarm sounds, press <Stop> to end the alarm or <Snooze>...
Converter With Converter, you can convert measurements or currencies from one unit to another. To convert currencies, you must first set a base currency and exchange rate. Add currencies and exchange rates The value of the base currency is always 1. You must enter exchange rates for other currencies as they relate to one unit of the base currency.
Additional programs 2. Enter the name of a new currency and press the Confirm key. 3. Scroll to the new currency and enter the exchange rate. 4. Press <Options> → Save. Convert currencies 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Organiser →...
GPS data You can view GPS data to help you navigate, show your position, or monitor trip details. Before you can use GPS data, you must activate a positioning method via a Bluetooth wireless connection or a wireless network connection. Activate a positioning method 1.
Oxford With Oxford, you can look up words of various language and download a new dictionary. The dictionary is available depending on your region. Look up words 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Installations → Oxford. 2. Enter an English word and press the Confirm key.
Additional programs For more details, refer to the website provided. To open Navigation, In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Installations → Navigation. XTRA XTRA provides enhanced stand alone GPS functionality to you by improving the speed and accuracy of positioning capability.
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Change XTRA settings 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Installations → XTRA. 2. Press <Options> and select Settings. • Enable/Disable - set to use XTRA data file. When enabled, you will be charged for downloading the information of valid time and current time.
Managers Learn to manage files, applications, device configurations, activation keys, the installed memory card, and connections. File manager With File manager, you can search for and organise your files or folders. Search for a file or folder 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Organiser →...
2. Scroll to a file or folder and press <Options> → Move to folder → a memory location (if necessary). 3. Scroll to a folder and press the Confirm key. 4. Scroll to a subfolder and press the Confirm key (if necessary). 5.
Managers Change installation options In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Installations → App. mgr. → <Options> → Settings to access the following: • Software installation: set to allow or block installations • Online certificate check: set to check for online certificates when installing applications •...
• Server ID: set the ID of the remote server • Server password: set the password that must be used by the device manager to sync your device • Access point: set an access point • Host address: set the web address of the host server •...
Managers Activation key manager When you download digital content, you may need to purchase an activation key from the website that allows you to access the file. View activation keys 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Tools → Actv. keys. 2.
Memory card manager With Memory card manager, you can back up and restore data, protect a memory card with a password, or view memory details. Before you can use a memory card for the first time, you must format the card. Format a memory card Your device supports FAT16 or FAT32 file systems.
Managers Protect a memory card with a password Devices that do not support this feature, such as PCs, cannot read the card while the password protection is active. Remove the password protection from the card to use it with those devices. 1.
2. Scroll to a connection and press <Options> → Details to access the following: • Name: the current access point or modem (if using a dial-up connection) • Bearer: the type of data connection • Status: the connection status • Total: the total amount of data received and sent •...
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Managers 2. Scroll to a connection and press <Options> → Details to access the following: • Network: the name of the access point in use • Signal: the strength of the signal • Mode: the current network mode • Security: the security state of the access point in use •...
Settings Learn about your device settings. To access your device settings, 1. In Standby mode, press [Menu] → Settings. 2. Scroll to a category (General, Phone, Connection, or Applications) and press the Confirm key. You can also access some settings from other menus: press <Options>...
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Settings • Dim time: set the delay before the dimmed backlight turns off Standby mode • Active standby: set to show application shortcuts and calendar events in Standby mode • Shortcuts: set the softkey shortcuts for Standby mode • Active standby apps.: set the application shortcuts to show in Standby mode Tones...
Language • Phone language: set a display language (for all menus and applications) • Writing language: set a language for writing messages (for all text editors and dictionaries) • Predictive text: turn Predictive text on or off (for all text editors) Date and time Control the appearance and behavior of the date, time, and alarms.
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Settings Enhancement Set the device to use the headset, headphone, hands-free car kit, or a TV as the default enhancement: press <Options> → Set as default. You can change the following settings for each enhancement: • Default profile: set the default profile for the enhancement •...
• Confirm SIM services: set the device to show a confirmation message when you use a SIM service • Lock Keypad if slide clos...: set to lock the keypad automatically when the device is closed Certif. management Your device uses digital certificates to verify the identity and authenticity of various online services and software.
Settings Positioning methods • Integrated GPS: set the device to use the internal GPS to retrieve global positioning information • Bluetooth GPS: set the device to use the Bluetooth feature to retrieve global positioning information • Network based: set the device to use the cellular network to retrieve global positioning information Positioning server...
• Show call duration: set to show the length of a call • Summary after call: set to show a summary after a call • Speed dialling: set to allow speed dialling • Anykey answer: set to answer a call when you press any key (except [ ], ], and [Volume]).
Settings Data and video calls • All data and video calls: set to divert all data and video calls • If busy: set to divert calls when you are on another call • If not answered: set to divert calls you do not answer •...
• Operator selection: set the device to automatically or manually select a list of cellular networks To receive service on another network, you must select one that has a roaming agreement with your home network. • Cell info display: set to indicate when the device is used in a Micro Cellular Network •...
Settings Control how your device behaves when you connect it to a PC. • USB mode: set to Media player (when synchronising with Windows Media Player to copy media files), PC Studio (when using PC Studio to sync files), or Data transfer (when using a memory card to transfer files) •...
• Phone IP address (IPv4 only): set the IP address of your device • DNS address (IPv4): set primary and secondary domain name server (DNS) addresses or set to 0.0.0.0 for automatic detection • DNS address (IPv6): set primary and secondary domain name server (DNS) addresses or set to Automatic (use automatic detection) or Well-known...
Settings • Show WLAN availability: turn the wireless LAN on or off • Scan for networks: set a time to scan available wireless LAN Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in the following counties: Russia, Germany, United kingdom, France, and Spain.
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• Proxy port number: set the port number of a proxy server Streaming (Network) • Default access point: set a default access point • Online time: set a time to remain online when RealPlayer is inactive • Lowest UDP port: set the lower end of a range of server ports •...
Settings • Exposure Metering: set to use a Multi, Spot, or Center-weighted light meter • Auto Focus: set to use Auto-focus mode • Single Shot Mode: set to save new images automatically Video Quality: set to capture High, Normal, or Economy quality videos Voice recorder Control the quality and memory location...
Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your device, try these procedures before you contact a service professional. While using your device, the following messages may appear: Try this to solve the Message problem: Insert Ensure that the SIM card is SIM card installed correctly.
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Troubleshooting Try this to solve the Message problem: PIN code When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement feature is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card. To disable the PIN requirement feature, 1.
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Your display shows white lines The display may show white lines if you have turned the device on after a long period of disuse or if you removed the battery without first turning off the device. The display should correct itself in a short time.
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Troubleshooting The battery does not charge properly or sometimes your device turns itself off while charging • Disconnect the device from the charger, remove and reinstall the battery, and try charging again. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again.
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You cannot find a Bluetooth-enabled device • Ensure that both devices have activated the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Ensure that the distance between the devices is not more than 10 metres and that they are not separated by walls or other obstacles. •...
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Index Image Editor, 44 landmarks, 76 language, 91 media accessing streaming content, 39, 48 opening files in Gallery, 38 playing Flash files, 47 playing media files, 38, 47 playing voice clips, 48 recording voice clips, 48 memory cards backing up data, 85 formatting, 85 protecting, 86 restoring data, 85...
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Quickoffice opening documents, 56 searching documents, 56 updating quickoffice, 57 Radio, 46 RealPlayer see media recorder see media security, 92 ShoZu, 39 standby mode, 90 tones, 90 Video Editor, 41 Index...
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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. World Wide Web English (EU). 04/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
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